Astrology of Today – Sunday, February 26, 2017

The Moon is in Pisces all day (until Monday, February 27th, at 11:51 PM).

The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 9:58 AM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its New phase.

The New Moon (Solar Eclipse) occurs today in the sign of Pisces at 9:58 AM.

Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from March 4-April 15).

Mercury spends its first full day in Pisces (Mercury transits Pisces from February 25-March 13).

Times are EST.

Horoscopes

Aries

There is a strong tendency for impulsiveness today, dear Aries, but you should try to tame this and get in touch with what you truly desire for best results. You have a Mars-Uranus aspect encouraging you to take on the world and an eclipse reminding you that you need to recharge before moving forward. A New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs this morning, bringing sudden awareness of a private matter or the need for more rest and some seclusion. A new cycle of rest and replenishment is upon you — a period of letting go, reviewing, and recharging your batteries, both spiritual and physical. You could find more personal fulfillment through compassion and service, while others find it natural to withdraw or retreat a little to do some soul-searching. You may feel you’ve done the rounds and now need more time to yourself, or with yourself! Circumstances are such that they force your attention to your spiritual needs and mental health. There will be a lot of activity in your private life and inner world in the coming weeks. Also today, however, your ruler aligns with Uranus in your sign, and while you possess tremendous energy, you need to consider the situation before pushing forward. New ideas can be golden, but you may not have the chance to implement them if you are overdoing things. Changes of plans or directions are likely.

Taurus

With a Solar Eclipse occurring in your social sector today, dear Taurus, stimulating keen interest in your personal happiness and the people around you. This is a time for rebuilding your charisma in group settings and with friends, for making new friends and alliances, for joining groups that matter to you, and for dreaming up new and exciting plans. Connecting with your community and networking can be in high focus now. There might be some drama in your social life that shakes things up enough to get things going. Friends can enter or leave your life. Also today, Mars and Uranus come together in your privacy sector, potentially opening up a can of worms! Something unusual or unexpected can occur today — a problem may crop up that has to do with a loose end left behind. Impulses are robust, and desires can come on with great force, and they’re likely to do with something private or behind closed doors with twelfth house energy strong in your life right now. Consider consequences, but if you need to break out of a bad habit or a frustrating circumstance, this electric energy might give you the push to do so. A career or reputation matter can also rev up now.

Gemini

This is an excellent time for reflecting on recent events in your life and for dreaming up career and business goals, dear Gemini. A Solar Eclipse, aligned with Neptune, occurs in your career and reputation sector this morning, clearing the path for new beginnings. Career and manifestation are in the spotlight. The period ahead is favorable for new business plans and goals, and it’s very strong for getting chummy with people in high places, teachers, bosses, and parents as well. In the coming weeks, there can be a pleasant feeling of reinvigoration when it comes to your life plan goals. There can be substantial changes in your life when it comes to your influence or authority, or with authority figures in your life. Some of you will make career changes, and for others, a significant shift occurs in your reputation or with your power. Also today, a configuration in your social sector points to sudden or abrupt actions related to friends, projects, and plans. This energy can stimulate a new idea or plan for the future.

Cancer

Allow your intuition to kick in today, dear Cancer, but be aware that it can be tricky distinguishing between impulse and intuition now. A New Moon Solar Eclipse occurring this morning falls in the sector of your solar chart that rules your spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the ordinary experiences in your life. Events occurring now and in the coming weeks can serve to push you out of your routine and your comfort zone. In some way, you are breaking from the past. You can experience more passion about an idea, ideal, or course of study in the weeks ahead, and others are especially interested in what you have to say. A Mars-Uranus aspect is also active today and can stimulate unexpected events and unusual desires, possibly related to work or reputation. This is about rocking the boat! There can be sudden urges to break free from restrictive circumstances, which can be very positive if these calls give you the courage to make constructive changes. Your ideas, particularly business ones, are exceptionally innovative and progressive right now. This is a time for doing things a little differently.

Leo

A Solar Eclipse occurring today is strong for your intimate life, either with yourself or someone special, dear Leo. You may experience a setback or feel lacking before you turn things around positively. This can alternatively involve a financial matter. The weeks ahead are powerful for feeling more personally powerful by making a lifestyle change or nixing an unhealthy dependency. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to a relationship or a financial arrangement, then this is a time for coming to terms with the dependency. Levels of sharing are deepened, but suspicions might also increase. This eclipse can send you on an inward journey in which you deal with issues of trust. In the weeks ahead, you may resolve a long-standing problem with money or love. Opportunities to pool your resources with a partner can emerge. Also today, a Mars-Uranus alliance can stimulate strong desires to do something outside of your routine. While new interests can be exciting now, avoid throwing out old ones or making sweeping decisions based on them, as they may not have staying power.

Virgo

You’re likely to move in a new direction or towards a new, enlightened perspective in the coming days and weeks, dear Virgo, with a Solar Eclipse occurring in your opposite sign this morning. This eclipse is in strong alignment with your partnership ruler, Neptune, and can reinforce and stimulate recent feelings about a person, relationship, or partnership needs. Negotiations, agreements, and commitments can be in sharp focus in the weeks ahead. Significant new relationships can begin, or you may redefine current relationships. If there has been a complicated relationship that you’ve been holding on to, this can become an issue now. Final decisions about relationships may come into play in the cycle ahead. As well today, sudden power is brought to your private world. You may have a strong desire to clear up excess debt to others, either material or psychic (or both). Some may feel empowered and more courageous about making changes, and others could feel discomfort that leads to substantial changes. Sudden suspicions or feelings of confinement in a partnership are also possible. Avoid pushing too hard in a relationship now.

Libra

A New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs this morning, dear Libra, prompting a new beginning or final decision related to a work, health, or self-care matter. It’s a time for breathing new life into old routines. Perhaps due to a dilemma experienced this week, a reinvigoration process begins with this eclipse, whether this is about taking better care of yourself or recommitting to a work project. Whether circumstances seem to force the matter, or motivation comes more spontaneously, the days and weeks ahead are active for building some structure into your daily life. If you’ve had difficult work relations or situations, this is a time to start fresh. As well, close relationships are making headlines in your life these days, and relationship needs are awakened suddenly today. Expect the unexpected when it comes to people in your life now. Fiery energy is with you, and this can point to an assertion of independence or courage to make connections, or it can suggest others taking the lead and being forceful. New developments in a relationship can demand new approaches.

Scorpio

This morning’s Solar Eclipse can prompt a restart or reinvigoration of a project, hobby, or dating life in the weeks ahead, dear Scorpio. This is a time of new beginnings regarding heartfelt pursuits. Events happening in the coming days and weeks stir your romantic feelings, desire for pleasure, and creativity. You are more aware of your need to entertain, be entertained, celebrate, enjoy, and share yourself with others. Those things/projects/people that have been holding you back from expressing your authentic creative self may come under scrutiny. It’s a time of “make or break.” Today you can be quite pumped up to make important changes to your usual routines. Work and daily habits require an innovative approach. A change of schedule or interruption can occur regarding work or health matters, and new directions are possible now. This can be a push towards new and improved conditions. Watch carefully for impulsiveness today and tomorrow, however. Tempers can flare.

Sagittarius

The Solar Eclipse occurring today clears the way for new beginnings, dear Sagittarius. Letting go of a situation or attitude that has been holding you back from progress and growth may be part of the process. The period ahead is one for turning your attention to your home base and finding ways to make improvements. Changes are needed as you reorganize your personal life or shuffle around your priorities. There could be a previously neglected area of your life that now seems necessary to revisit. You might consider plans to boost your family life regarding engagement and activity or to take on a home improvement project. Living arrangements and conditions might be overdue for a change. Also today, a blast of powerful but also erratic energy affects your romance and pleasure sector, and you can be especially motivated to enjoy yourself or to express yourself in creative and unique ways. You are more courageous about pursuing who and what you want! There may be a sudden attraction or romantic connection now. Be careful not to become over-confident when it comes to taking risks today, however.

Capricorn

A New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs today in your communications sector, dear Capricorn, and can be seen as a cosmic nudge towards beginning new studies or projects, and for connecting more effectively with the world around you. Improving your communication skills or taking bigger risks with learning and communicating may be in focus now. Many of you are expressing yourself in new ways or through different channels. New equipment or transportation options open up. There can be motivation to let go of outdated attitudes, mindsets, or conditions so that the path is clear for new beginnings, or incoming news can set you on a whole new path. Also today, unexpected changes in your personal and home life may come about, and they’re designed to buffet you into a new direction. It’s out with the old and in with the new when it comes to family and domestic life at this point in your life! There is a tendency to react impulsively or even immaturely, but you can choose to curb it. Be cautious about making massive changes if desires come on suspiciously quickly, but keep yourself open to new methods and directions for handling old problems. There is highly impulsive energy with you today and tomorrow!

Aquarius

With a Solar Eclipse occurring in your solar second house today, it will be very helpful to review recent developments and personality changes, dear Aquarius, with an eye on how to apply these to make things happen. In the coming weeks, you’ll be focusing on building and developing your resources. Today, consider ways to make improvements to your financial position and feelings of security. In the coming weeks, you’ll be starting fresh in some way when it comes to your finances, business affairs, and how you present yourself in terms of self-respect. There can be substantial discoveries about your earning potential, attachments, and spending habits. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to a lifestyle or financial habits that haven’t been serving you well, this is a time when circumstances force the matter. Also today, impulsive communications and moves are possible. All-new interests or avenues for self-expression can come about quite suddenly. Ideas are exciting and innovative. Unusual or unexpected events can surround your siblings and neighbors, or learning endeavors. News can come that steers you on a new course. Desires might be fleeting, however, so do watch that you don’t pour too much energy into something that may later lose your interest. As well, watch for impatience on the road or with mechanical devices. Your personal appeal is high today, particularly related to your ideas, communication style, and unique perspective.

Pisces

With a Solar Eclipse occurring in your sign this morning, it’s important to review, reflect, and tap into your intuition, as the weeks ahead are powerful for beginning a new chapter of your life, dear Pisces. This potent New Moon is the final push in a set of eclipses that nudge you in a new direction with a better understanding of your relationship needs and sense of independence. Reshaping your image if it needs tweaks can also be in focus. Your attitude going into this cycle can help shape the year ahead, so do what you can to get into a proper headspace. This is the last Solar Eclipse in your sign for many years, so make it count! There can be significant personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It’s a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. Ease yourself into this dynamic phase of your life. Discomfort may be part of this, as it can motivate you to start fresh. Also today, unusual or unexpected events surrounding your finances can arise. While you may want to tame sudden impulses to spend, circumstances are pushing you into new and hopefully improved directions with money and business. Be courageous and bold, but avoid taking unnecessary risks.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

*Times above are Eastern Standard Time.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 9:58 am
Event: New Moon at 8°Pi12′

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 9:58 am
Event: Annular Solar Eclipse (NM)

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 1:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting North Node
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now. This can be a turning point for out with the old and in with the new.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 5:04 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 7:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 8:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 3:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

Date & Time: Feb 26 2017 7:19 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Ura
Description: Transiting Mars Conjunction Transiting Uranus
We are naturally bold and assertive, willing to experiment, and conscious of a need to act independently. We are making breakthroughs. A strong desire to make things happen is with us now. We might take action to free ourselves from limits or restrictions, to break new ground, to start fresh, and to make improvements or progressive changes.

EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.

BALANCE OF MODES

FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.

LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 26th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 1°03′ Separating
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 2°13′ Applying
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°57′ Separating
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°57′ Separating
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.

9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 6°58′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 3°17′ Applying
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°53′ Separating
In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN PISCES
You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.

2ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°05′ Applying
Your communication skills are highly-developed, but you need to avoid your tendency for talk rather than action. You are being challenged to stop scattering your energy in all directions and put your communication skills to good use.

VENUS

VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.

13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.

MARS

MARS IN ARIES
You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 0°42′ Applying
You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self discipline and to curb your impatience.

TRINE SATURN Orb 4°48′ Applying
We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.

CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°12′ Applying
You feel the need to express your energy level by taking chances. You are attracted to dangerous sports. You need to learn self discipline by directing that energy into constructive outlets. You have great courage.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°03′ Separating
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°29′ Applying
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°46′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°14′ Separating
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°36′ Separating
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°52′ Separating
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°16′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.

VESTA

VESTA IN CANCER

You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.

You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

JUNO

JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.

7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.

CERES

CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.

7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: A woman comes to draw water from the well.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Ascending colon

Sabian Symbol:

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.